I Still Don't Even Know

Well, it's about half past ten. I worked for damn near the whole day. It seems like I constantly find myself on my couch after hours of robotic, tedious maneuvers. I'm in New York City. Oppurtunity is screaming from the street corners. And, here I am, sittin' on my goddam couch. After a few minutes of debating on what I could do tonight, I'll end up at a bar with a whiskey in my hand. After I finish a pack of cigarettes and my speech starts to slow, I'll stumble home.

In light of the obvious events of the night and my need for company from Bob Dylan and Conor Oberst, I decided to throw up a few songs for your listening pleasure.




Bright Eyes - Burn Rubber (Live at KCRW)

Before a concert in Oklahoma (I believe...) Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes played a few songs live on KCRW, a local radio station. Burn Rubber was originally written by Simon Joyner, as Conor achknowledges. Bright Eyes does a more instrument/beat-filled version on their album "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)". But, I prefer this version while in my more nostalgic state.

Conor Oberst - Milk Thistle (Conor Oberst)

Conor came out with a solo album with the Mystic Valley Band. The album is very similar, but has its' differences, to Conor's work with Bright Eyes. But, I must admit, I love this album. Milk Thistle is one of the slower tracks on the album, but the lyrical content and instrumentation are enjoyable.

Conor Oberst - Lenders in the Temple (Conor Oberst)

Also off of his self titled record, Lenders in the Temple is another slower track, with a haunting chorus. Conor's talent for writing really shows through on this track.



Bob Dylan - Idiot Wind (Blood on the Tracks)

If you haven't heard this song, listen to it now. Bob wrote this song during the divorce from his first wife. His anger fuses well with his knack for writing great story lyrics.

Bob Dylan - If You See Her Say Hello (Blood on the Tracks)

Another great song off of "Blood on the Tracks", this song is semi-ballad like and sings of a lost love who Bob clearly no longer has contact with. He vulnerably sings of the tragic ending and his fight to move on.

Bob Dylan - Mama You Been on My Mind

There are quite a few Bob Dylan fans out there that have told me they've never heard Mama You Been on my Mind. I love this song. I hope you enjoy it as well.

Don't think I've forgotten to write about Dylan's newest album; "Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8". Samples and such soon.